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The LEI kicks off a new youth today, in a recasting of components that include the casting out of money supply in favor of a credit measure and the casting out of deliveries in favor of the ISM new orders index. The first reading from the mix shows a respectable 0.4 percent gain for December vs sharply downward revised gains in the prior two months of plus 0.2 and plus 0.6 percent.The new mix hasn't upended the dominant positive factor for the LEI which is the rate spread between low and high rates. The downward trend for jobless claims is the second biggest plus. Other readings are neutral to mildly positive and there are few negatives, but the negatives do include consumer expectations which is another component that has undergone a revamping.Other details include a 0.3 percent gain for the coincident index, up from a 0.1 percent gain in December but down from an outsized 0.8 percent gain in November. For the markets, the new mix limits the importance of the LEI, at least initially.
Consensus Outlook
The January 26 release includes comprehensive revisions to the Conference Board's index of leading indicators. Prior releases are not comparable. This is the first major overhaul of the LEI since 1996. According to the Conference Board, the changes respond to structural changes in the U.S. economy:The former Real Money Supply (M2) component will be removed, retroactive to 1990, and replaced by a new Leading Credit Index (LCI) component.The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Supplier Delivery Index will be replaced as a component by the ISM New Orders Index.The Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Expectations Index will be replaced by an equally weighted average of consumer expectations measures that come from surveys conducted by The Conference Board and Reuters/University of Michigan.The "New Orders for (nondefense) Capital Goods" component will be replaced by "New Orders for (nondefense) Capital Goods, excluding Aircraft."


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2011: Lascell played in 19 games, starting in 16. He scored four goals and had two assists during the season and was instrumental in Coker's road to the NCAA Tournament. Lascell scored goals in four of the final five games of the season, including game-winning goals in Coker's Conference Carolinas Tournament semifinal and final matches. He was named Conference Carolinas Tournament MVP and was the Coker Athletics Player of the Month for November 2011.
2010: Lascell started in 16 games and played in 17 for Coker during the '10 season. Lascell played mainly defense for the Cobras and tallied only one assist on the year.
2009: Lascell played in 17 games, starting 14 during the 2009 season. He earned three points off a goal and an assist. His lone goal came in a 1-0 victory over nationally ranked Lees-McRae in the semifinals of the Conference Carolinas Tournament.
High School: Noah was a three-time Offensive Player of the Year for Carolina Forest High School and was a North-South Selection during his senior year.


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"Once upon a time, fairy tales were AWESOME!" So begins A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz, where Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other gory and awesome Grimm-inspired tales. We'll discuss the book, have some snacks, and do a craft. New members are always welcome! Pick up a copy of the book at the children's desk.
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This week's article by Carolyn McCulley, "Women and Work," will no doubt prompt some discussion, so we decided to get the ball rolling by doing a roundtable about it. It's the age-old question about women and work. But rather than argue the ifs and whys, we're talking about the hows. Because we all work; in fact, we're commanded to work. But what does that look like, and how do we get educated and fulfill a calling without being presumptive, selfish, defeated or pigeonholed? And how does a woman's work influence her family as a whole?
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Let's keep it simple instead of quoting disruption theories as if they apply to all markets. If people are dissatisfied with their current devices (be it Android or iOS) they will be willing to try another platform if it is well reviewed by the media and their peers. The cost of entry is only $200 (or less) on contract for most consumers in the US buying phones, a far cry from the $1500 for a PC a few years ago, or hundreds of thousands for mainframes in the example with Honeywell/IBM. Cost of switching is very low, I know lots of people who have switched from iOS to Android, and vice versa. Lock in does not exist for such a cheap device in any meaningful way.
Sure, but the trouble with those customers is their choice is almost random. They might choose a phone because of the colour, the shape, the price or pretty much any other reason you can think of.
You can argue that they are just as likely to buy a BB as anything else. When there are 50 phones in the shop and only 4 BBs chances are they are going to walk out the shop with something other than a BB.


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Whether you're looking to get back on track after holiday buffets, zeroing in on a specific race weight, or searching for the right balance to fuel training efforts, a food log can be an effective tool in an athlete's nutrition strategy.
"I encourage my clients to keep a food log to identify their personal eating habits, dietary 'pitfalls' or 'triggers,' and to stay accountable," says professional triathlete and Toro Nutrition founder Jennifer Lentzke. "Food logs are also a great way to stay motivated. When you reinforce healthy, balanced eating you are more likely to stick with it."
Food logs can also help identify eating habits that help (or hinder) your performance, says Christine Eley, founder of nutrition coaching service The Fare Maven. If you often experience low energy or GI distress, logging your food may help identify the culprit.
"Once you identify your dominant eating patterns, you can modify your habits to establish a healthy eating plan that is going to work for you," Eley says.
If food journaling sounds complex and tedious, think again — the pen-and-paper logs of the past have been replaced by technology, making tracking as simple as a swipe of your cell phone screen. Here's how to use food tracking to your advantage this season.


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CRESTVIEW � When Colleen Barrett's mother, Diana Weeks, experimented with the family's mashed potatoes, Barrett raised a fuss. But now her mom's "Deluxe Mashed Potatoes" are a family favorite and a blue ribbon-winner.
CRESTVIEW � When Colleen Barrett's mother, Diana Weeks, experimented with the family's mashed potatoes, Barrett raised a fuss.
"I was the mashed potato kid and I loved my mashed potatoes," Barrett said. "My mom made these weird mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving and I loudly protested. But it was a hit and that's all we make now."
The family recipe was also a hit with Just a Pinch Recipes, a social network for home cooks. Barrett had posted the recipe almost a year ago, and recently was surprised to discover it had won a blue ribbon.
"Blue ribbons are awarded to recipes that prove themselves outstanding," Just a Pinch spokeswoman Annakate Ross stated in an email.
All recipes submitted to the website are eligible for the award. The site currently contains more than 130,000 recipes. Janet Tharpe, the site�s food editor, and her crew prepare the top contenders.
"The technical considerations are creativity, taste, ease of preparation and originality," Ross stated. "Only about 2 percent of all the recipes on the site have received this honor."
A family tradition
Barrett's daughter, Marti, was a toddler in the 1980s when her grandmother first served the blue ribbon-winning mashed potatoes.
Now married and living in Maryland, Marti Woodlawn makes the same mashed potatoes for her family, Barrett said.
"She's also very innovative in the kitchen," Barrett said. "She'll call up and tell me about something awesome she made and how the whole family loves it. I said, 'That's because you're a girl after my own heart. You come from a long line of good cooks, kiddo.'"
Four generations of women enjoy getting creative in the kitchen, Barrett said.
"I'm always coming up with stuff that I just put together," Barrett said. "My grandmother is still alive and she's still cooking. She's a wonderful cook. She makes the best apple pie on this earth."
Barrett said her husband Michael's favorite meal is Thanksgiving dinner, which is her favorite meal to prepare.
Of course, Mom's Deluxe Mashed Potatoes join the turkey, ham, and other dishes on the table.
"They're very satisfying. It's fulfilling. The flavor is awesome," Barrett said. "We do it at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter � any excuse we have. The kids are always asking for the 'special mashed potatoes.' Our grandkids are growing up on them, too."
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Colleen Barrett shares her mother's Deluxe Mashed Potatoes recipe.
3 pounds potatoes, peeled
10 cups chicken broth or bouillon
15-20 baby carrots (or 4 medium carrots cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
1 teaspoon dill weed
3/4 cup sour cream (start with 1/2 cup and add as needed)
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1. Boil potatoes in broth on medium high for 15 minutes. Add carrots and onion and boil 20 more minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain in colander; let cool 3-4 minutes.
2. Place cooked vegetables in large bowl or back into pot to mash. Add dill, sour cream, parsley, butter, salt and pepper and mash again.
3. Place mashed vegetables in a greased 2-quart casserole dish, dot with an additional tablespoon of butter or margarine and bake (covered) at 325 degrees for one hour.
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August 5, 2013 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: Just in Time for FY14 Planning-New Fit WIC Missouri Resources
SUBJECT 2: CDC Breastfeeding Report Card
SUBJECT 3: WIC and the New Health Insurance Marketplaces
SUBJECT 4: Immunizations
SUBJECT 5: Microcuvettes and Analyzers-Response Requested
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Dietitian/Nutritionist-Cole County Health Department
Just in Time for FY14 Planning-New Fit WIC Missouri Resources: Laminated copies of four new Fit WIC Missouri resources (attached) will be available by October 1, 2013. Look for:
- A Fit WIC Friendly Clinic poster
- Local WIC Provider Guidance poster
- Nutrition Goals poster
- Physical Activity Goals poster
LWPs will have the opportunity to participate in activities on the Fit WIC Friendly Clinic poster and display the poster in the LWP clinic for participants to view. The intended audience for the guidance poster is local agency staff. This poster provides additional explanation of the activities. The Nutrition and Physical Activity Goals posters can be used with participants in the goal setting process. All goals listed are evidence based. There are many ways to participate in Fit WIC Missouri, an effort to prevent childhood obesity. Contact your assigned technical assistance nutritionist with questions. (FOUR ATTACHMENTS)
CDC's Breastfeeding Report Card: This report includes both national and state-specific data about individual behaviors related to breastfeeding, as well as data on support in hospitals and communities, which can either help or hinder mothers' efforts to meet their breastfeeding goals. In Missouri 77.5% of mothers initiated breastfeeding, which is above the national average of 76.5 percent. The report also found that in Missouri, 39.3% of mothers are breastfeeding at 6 months and 21.6% are breastfeeding at 12 months.
The state WIC office would like to thank all the local WIC agencies for their breastfeeding promotion and support efforts. Since 50% of all infants in Missouri receive WIC services, the breastfeeding interventions implemented at the local WIC level are obviously impacting statewide breastfeeding rates. The full CDC report is available at http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/reportcard.htm. For more information about CDC's breastfeeding rates and efforts to improve hospital practices to support breastfeeding, visit www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding. If you have questions about breastfeeding rates, please contact Kathy Mertzlufft at email@example.com or by phone at 573-526-4792.
WIC and the New Health Insurance Marketplaces: USDA has sent the attached list to the state office to share with our local WIC providers and participants. This is for your information only and does not mandate you to provide health insurance information to participants, however the attached does provide ten ways to promote new insurance opportunities. You may find the attached very informative to you and your WIC participants. (ONE ATTACHMENT)
Immunizations: The Bureau of Immunization Assessment and Assurance would like to thank you for your partnership in the screening and referring of WIC participants. With your assistance, we are ensuring children five years and younger are protected against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases, like the whooping cough and measles, recently diagnosed in Missouri. Due in part to your hard work and dedication, 73% of Missouri's children are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Please review the Participant Referral Policy ER# 1.01800 that was sent out through the Weekly Updates, March 25th. LWPs should continue to provide screening and referral as a standard part of the WIC Certification process. During contract monitoring, state staff will review the immunization screening and referral process. Please encourage participants to bring their immunization records to the clinic for review. Continue to use the hardcopy shot records and the ShowMeVax registry to screen for immunization status. If there is no immunization record in ShowMeVax or if the participant has immunization records that are not entered into ShowMeVax, submit the participant's immunization records to the immunization nurse at your facility as a referral or fax a record to the Bureau of Immunization Assessment and Assurance for entry into ShowMeVax. Please use the contact information below when your facility does not have immunization staff to update the record within the agency and the participant immunization records need to be updated in ShowMeVax. Send or fax a legible copy of the record which should include Name, Date of Birth and DCN number to:
Lynelle Paro, Health Program Representative II
Division of Community and Public Health, Section for Healthy Families and Youth
Immunization Assessment and Assurance, 930 Wildwood Drive Jefferson City MO 65109
Phone: (573) 526-7659
Fax: (573) 526-0238
Please see the two attachments
- Critical information that should accompany every immunization record forwarded to the Bureau of Immunization (BIAA)
- Sample of a bad and good shot record copy received for entry into ShowMeVax at the Bureau of Immunization
If you have any questions, please contact your District TA Administrative staff. (TWO ATTACHMENTS)
Microcuvettes and Analyzers-Response Requested: It is time to order microcuvettes by completing the survey. Please follow the instructions below to assure your agency receives your supply of microcuvettes and/or analyzer.
- Microcuvette Survey: Please complete and return the attached survey via e-mail to email@example.com by Tuesday, August 6, 2013. This will assure no interruption in the supply of microcuvettes.
- Microcuvette Order: The information from the survey will be used to identify the current supply on hand at each agency and to estimate the needs of each agency for the next six months. The microcuvette order will be shipped directly to your agency.
- Analyzers: Analyzers are also available to agencies by completing the request and justification. Tell us why you need the analyzer: replace current analyzer; expand services in another room/satellite site; more efficient work flow; other: explain.
Local WIC Provider Confirmation: When you receive the order please do the
- Verify the number of microcuvettes received with the number listed on the packing slip.
- If the number of microcuvettes in the package is the same as the packing slip, sign and date the packing slip.
- Fax the packing slip to the State WIC Office within one (1) week of receiving the shipment. The fax number is (573) 526-1470. Confirmation on the packing slip is required in order for the State WIC Office to pay for the microcuvettes.
- If the number of microcuvettes received is different from the packing slip, please call Lori Baysinger at 800-392-8209. Thank you for your cooperation. (ONE ATTACHMENT)
WIC Positions
JOB OPPORTUNITY:Dietitian/Nutritionist-Cole County Health Department: The Cole County Health Department is accepting applications for a full time Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist in the Women Infants and Children Department. This position is responsible for providing nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education to eligible families. Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or health related field, at a minimum. WIC experience preferred. Submit resumes by Wednesday, August 7 to Melinda Ridenhour, firstname.lastname@example.com, Cole County Health Department, 1616 Industrial Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
A Fit WIC Friendly Clinic poster
Local WIC Provider Guidance poster
Nutrition Goals poster
Physical Activity Goals poster
Ten Ways to Promote New Insurance Opportunities
Immunization Records Samples
Immunization Record Example
Microcuvette Survey August 2013


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Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and
Simon Family JCC along with community partners present:
David Hazony |Tuesday, September 12, 7:30 pm
American-born Israeli writer, translator, magazine editor
Israel as a Civilizational Force
Envisioned by its founders as much more than a refuge, the creation of Israel was a progressive attempt to reinvent Jewish life. David Hazony implores people to move beyond what they already know, tap into Israeliness, find their own Israel, rediscover the country, not the cause, and therefore secure the future of American Jewry.
Two unique opportunities to engage with the
creator of Humans of Tel Aviv:
A Discussion with the Artist:
Humans in the Public Sphere | Sunday, October 8, 10:30 am
Join the Simon Family JCC, CRC UJFT, the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, and community partners for "A Discussion with the Artist" with photographer Erez Kaganovitz as he speaks about his journey discovering the Humans of Tel Aviv, and how the public sphere is influenced by the diverse population throughout the city. Immediately following the event will be an artist-led tour and discussion about his work in the Leon Family Gallery.
Inspired by the widely popular Humans of New York, Israeli journalist and photographer, Kaganovitz, founded Humans of Tel Aviv in 2012 and today boasts a monthly reach of 500,000 on social media. This project aims to show the authentic cultural and human diversities of Tel Aviv and Israel-showing that every day Israel is more than soldiers and clashes, but is also poets, liberals, immigrants, pianists, and so much more.
Tikkum Olam Family Workshop: Social Fabric of Tel Aviv | Tuesday, October 10, 5:30 pm
Join the Simon Family JCC, CRC UJFT, the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, and community partners for an interactive, family-friendly workshop in the Sukkah. Photographer Erez Kaganovitz leads children and parents in a discussion to discover who makes up the social fabric of Tel Aviv and how we can help repair the world through art.
As the human behind Humans of Tel Aviv, Kaganovitz goes beyond the media narrative, revealing a city openly embracing individuals of different faiths, skin colors, and lifestyles to Facebook users around the world. His images carry the message that we are all far more alike than different. An exhibit of his work is on display in the Leon Family Gallery in October.
Presented as part of the Simon Family JCC's
Lee and Bernard Jaffe* Family Jewish Book Festival
Rachel Fish | Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 pm
Unwavering activist, ivy-league educator, groundbreaking documentarian
Essential Israel: Unique Voices of the 21st Century
Informing, not alarming when it comes to today's college life climate, Rachel Fish is one of The Forward's 50 most influential American Jewish leaders and educator to the educators of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University; shedding light on the nuance of Israel's internal and external conflicts and encourages exploration of debates on key issues embedded in a richly evoked sociohistorical context.
Aaron David Miller | Monday, February 12, 7:30 pm
Former adviser to six secretaries of state, Middle East negotiator, public policy scholar
Gulliver's Troubles Revisited: The Future of the Middle East
The vice president for New Initiatives at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Global Affairs analyst for CNN, Aaron David Miller offers patterns of the past as the basis for comparison to a modern-day Gulliver as a means for recognizing that not all foreign policy problems can be solved. He suggests not to abandon hope, but perhaps to abandon illusions.
Gil Troy | Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 pm
Historian, political commentator, A History News Network "Top Young Historian"
The Zionist Ideas: Visions for the Jewish Homeland
Distinguished Scholar of North American History at McGill University, and Research Fellow in the Shalom Hartman Institute's Engaging Israel Program, Gil Troy delivers today's mission - questioning, studying, dreaming, and fulfilling different Zionist ideas with the challenge to accurately look back – with a dash of romance – and to creatively look forward – with a touch of rigor — weighing what Zionism can mean and become, today and tomorrow.
Eyal Rob | Thursday, April 19, 6:30 pm
Screenwriting professor by day, Tel Aviv DJ by night
From Holy Land to Club Land: The Evolution of Israel through Music
Co-founder of Israel's first music television channel, Israeli journalist and culture critic, Eyal Rob brings the Tel Aviv music scene to Tidewater, reflecting the Jewish nation's songs through wars, peace, struggle, and hope, combining his unique style for an interactive Yom Ha'Atzmaut celebration for all ages. FREE and open to the community (minimal cost for wine tasting), event will take place at Congregation Beth El, Norfolk.
Israel Fest | Sunday, April 22, 11-4 pm
Yom Ha'atzmaut, community celebration of the State of Israel's 70th birthday.
*Of blessed memory
Unless otherwise noted, all events are FREE and open to the community, and take place at the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus, 5000 Corporate Woods Drive in Virginia Beach.
For more information on the Israel Today series, including upcoming events, and purchasing tickets, please contact Melissa Eichelbaum at 757.321.2304 or email@example.com.
The Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC are grateful for the support of our community partners for our 7th annual Israel Today series including: ADL of Greater Washington · AIPAC · AJC · BBYO · Beth Sholom Village · B'nai Israel Congregation · Center for the Study of Religious Freedom at Virginia Wesleyan University · Chabad Lubavitch of Tidewater · Congregation Beth Chaverim · Congregation Beth El · Embassy of Israel in Washington · FIDF – Virginia Chapter · Freda H. Gordon Hospice & Palliative Care of Tidewater · Hebrew Academy of Tidewater · Jewish Family Service of Tidewater · Jewish National Fund · Kehillat Bet Hamidrash · Norfolk-Virginia Beach Chapter of ORT America · ODU Hillel · Ohef Sholom Temple · Old Dominion University's Institute of Jewish Studies and Interfaith Understanding · Regent University · Robert C. Nusbaum Honors College of Norfolk State University · Temple Emanuel · Temple Israel · Tidewater Community College · Tidewater Jewish Foundation · UJFT Holocaust Commission · UJFT Men's Campaign ·UJFT Society of Professionals · UJFT Women's Cabinet · UJFT Young Adult Division ·


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A value-priced chainsaw with advanced engine technology, our Easy2Start™ system and the STIHL Quick Chain Adjuster.
The MS 211 C-BE chainsaw has it all. With low-emission engine technology, and our Quick Chain Adjuster and Easy2Start™ System, you get lower fuel consumption, fast and easy chain adjustment, and easier starting. Designed around operator comfort, this STIHL chainsaw is perfect for cutting firewood or felling small trees.
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STIHL Easy2Start™ (E)
The STIHL Easy2Start™ system makes starting STIHL outdoor power tools almost effortless, eliminating the need for a strong pull of the starting cord. This advanced starting system is designed to make starting STIHL products easier. The specific system may vary by model, but in each case, a quick pull overcomes the engine's compression to minimize the strength and effort required to start. Available on selected products.
IntelliCarb™ Compensating Carburetor
The IntelliCarb™ Compensating Carburetor is designed to automatically adjust the air/fuel ratio when the air filter becomes restricted or partially clogged and maintains the engine's correct RPM. IntelliCarb™ uses air from the clean side of the air filter to control the diaphragm and flow of fuel. As the air filter becomes dirty and less air is available for the carburetor, the IntelliCarb™ system adjusts the fuel flow to compensate for the decrease in air flow. This is in contrast to typical carburetors that utilize this air from the "dirty" side of the air box.
Quick Chain Adjuster (QCA) (B)
The Quick Chain Adjuster (QCA) (B) allows the user to adjust the tension of the chain without the use of tools. This allows for easy chain adjustment.
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Toolless fuel and oil caps with retainers
Simply lift the lever and twist the caps to remove or tighten. There's no need to use a tool to tighten or loosen.
Winter/Summer Shutter
The Winter/Summer Shutter allows the carburetor to operate at optimum temperature year-round and helps to prevent carburetor icing when working below 50°F (10°C).
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Common Features for Chainsaws
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•2.6 oz. bottle makes 1 gallon mix
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•6.4 oz. bottle makes 2 1/2 gallon mix
•12.8 oz. bottle makes 5 gallon mix
STIHL recommends a mix of 50:1 high-quality 89 octane or higher unleaded gasoline to STIHL engine oil. This same mix ratio should be used during break-in.
Bar and Chain OilSTIHL Bar and Chain oil is formulated to adhere to the bar and chain, and to reduce wear. Special agents in the oil formulation help keep sap and pitch from clinging to the bar and chain.
Available in quart and gallon bottles, 5 gallon pails and 55 gallon drums, in both summer and winter weights.
Woodsman Chainsaw Carrying CaseWoodsman carrying case. Unique, removable bar scabbard has built-in tool holders to carry tools to the cutting site. Fits MS 170 to MS 460 M with 20" bar.
Replacement latches and scabbard are available.
Complete Filing KitsKits available for the following chain types: STIHL PICCO™ Mini; 1/4" pitch chain; .325" pitch chain; 3/8" pitch chain; .404" pitch chain.
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Woodcutter Chaps - 6 LayerWoodcutter Chaps - 6 Layer from STIHL are made from rugged, 400-denier nylon and feature the same UL® classified protection as our other chaps. Just snap them over your pants and you're ready to go. Sewn into the legs of the chaps are six layers of Avertic® Pro by Engtex®, a cut-retardant material designed to clog the sprocket and stop the saw chain on a gasoline-powered chainsaw in case of accidental contact with the rotating saw chain. The open-back design of these chaps makes them a great choice for hot working conditions.
Woodcutter Helmet SystemThe lightweight STIHL Woodcutter Helmet System is an excellent choice for budget-conscious non-professional users with chainsaws and pole pruners. Designed for comfort, the vented shell provides cooling air during use, and the 6-point mount suspension provides comfortable support. The STIHL Woodcutter Helmet System is Class G certified and includes NRR 22 hearing protection.
Patterned Frame GlassesExperience professional-grade protection from the harsh sun with the Patterned Frame Glasses from STIHL. Offering 99% UV protection, the glasses meet ANSI standard Z87.1+ and feature comfort-cushioned nose pads and polycarbonate impact-resistant lenses. They're also lightweight and slip-resistant. Stop by our showroom to check out the Patterned Frame Glasses, as well as all of our protective eyewear!
STIHL Pro Mark™ Dynamic Protective GlovesDurable and hardworking, STIHL Pro Mark™ Dynamic Gloves deliver professional-grade hand protection. The palm and inner fingers are made of full grain tanned leather, so you can work with comfort without sacrificing a firm hold. Featuring multiple layers of cut-retardant materials – Avertic™ Pro and Dyneema fabrics by Engtex® – these gloves will help deliver protection without compromising the dexterity you need while operating a chainsaw. Accented with an orange rip-stop nylon backing, these dynamic gloves offer style and protection. Water repellant, breathable and featuring a Velcro wrist closure, STIHL Pro Mark™ Dynamic Gloves are as ready for the woods as you.
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Ford Ka Replacement Wiring Looms Help
sparkywilliams replied to sparkywilliams's topic in Audio & Electronicsmdexter,sorry had a problem with my email. I'll gve you what i can recall i did.....I took out the original cable that was inside the door and went to a breakers and found a replacement. Fitting wasn't difficult just long winded and required completely stripping the door's internals. Take plenty of photo's as you go and provided you don;t break anything you'll be fine.
Ford Ka Replacement Wiring Looms Help
sparkywilliams replied to sparkywilliams's topic in Audio & Electronicsemail me at this address and i shall call you back. firstname.lastname@example.com
Ford Ka Replacement Wiring Looms Help
sparkywilliams posted a topic in Audio & ElectronicsHi, i'm wondering if someone could help me a little. Both doors wiring need replacing but i have a few questions: Do i need to remove the lock mechanism bolted to side of door in order to re-fit power cables and if so how do you remove as i'm finding it gets stuck against a metal strut and 'anti-theft' box with sealant around it. Do i need to disconnect the 'pull lever cable',gut the whole door? or is there a knack to getting it out without disconnecting everything too much? How does the plastic gromit attached to door side pull out? finally,any advice on any differences in wiring looms (i shall prob buy off ebay) my ka has central locking and speaker cables but is not the remote keyfob type. Thanks all,any help appreciated. Locking the car manually with key at moment.
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sparkywilliams posted a topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubHi Chaps, Got all the kit (i think!) for a lowering of my missuss 2005 Ka-eibach springs and Spax shocks but wondered ,before i go ahead with finding a garage to fit them,wether i will need to buy different tyres? Currently we are running 15'' TSW's with 185/60/14 so would i need lower profile's? Also anyone give me an idea of how much i should be looking to pay for fitment,plus i've the dreaded knocking noise when she goes over bumps at the moment so suspect some bushes have gone. Would appreciate any advice/tips
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sparkywilliams posted a topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubHi all, I have noticed rust starting underneath the protective layer (press and you can feel the spongy paint) and wondered if it's worth me having it treated now before it gets worse and wondered if anyone knows how much i should be looking at paying? It's happening on both sides and also very small spots of rust appearing on panels/bonnet but i'm not too worried about them it's the sills which i know will fail mot in the future, Thanks for any advice given. p.s its a 2005 model which otherwise looks mint.-such a shame these cars rust soo easily.
Ka Gearbox Problem-Please Help!
sparkywilliams replied to sparkywilliams's topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubThanks for all that, where is the reverse switch hole?
Ka Gearbox Problem-Please Help!
sparkywilliams replied to sparkywilliams's topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubThanks Donframac,I've only just checked back on this website and seen your reply. Sounds like you know what your doing and I plan to do exactly the same but i wanted to ask you how to get all the old oil out and considering halfords are the only shop open tomorrow what oil you'd recommend Thank you
Ka Gearbox Problem-Please Help!
sparkywilliams replied to sparkywilliams's topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubThanks for replying mate,the mechanic is going to check it out with me,yes the clutch has to have the thrust bearing and he also fitted a new hydraulic slave.He admitted that when he finished the job he hadn't adjusted the linkage underneath the car and when we complained last time,he wasn't sure wether the gearstick was meant to lean slightly to the left on ka's when in neutral and in all the gears. After his initail adjustment while my g/f sat in the car changing gear it was fine for a while but ive told him that it must have worked loose and so he's gonna show me what he does. I will have a look myself on friday as he cant check it untill next week and i will look at the linkage you mention. Are there any links to pdf's or you tube videos you know of? regarding this kind of adjustment as i presume its a pretty common and needed adjustment after a clutch fit. Thank you again
Ka Gearbox Problem-Please Help!
sparkywilliams posted a topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubMy girlfriend has a new clutch fitted and thats working fine except she had to re-visit the mechanic as the gear knob was leaning more to the left when in 5th gear than it was before so he ramped it up,got her to change gear and adjusted the linkage underneath which proved ok for a while. Now it's doing it again and it's position is not right,add to that the gear's are notchy going from 3rd down to 2nd and she wants me to put it up on ramps and have a look at it. Obviously there is some adjustment possible so could anyone tell me how to do it.And also to sort the notchiness out ,can i re-fill with new gearbox oil or add molyslip? I've read that they are 'filled for life'. Thanks for any advice.
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sparkywilliams posted a topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubHi , Missus has a 2005 Ford Ka,done 30k,well yesterday she complained she couldn't get into Reverse or down from 4 to 3rd but was able to put her into 2nd & 1st. When you depress the clutch pedal I can hear rattling (which the AA man said was the thrust bearing gone) . It's in the garage and i will drive it for myself tonight but i wanted to know before booking it into a garage and accepting whatever they say,what simple things should i check? I can put her up on axel stands and look underneath and have the obligatory Haynes manual. As i understand it,you can drive with the bearing shot for many thousand miles before you need replace but the gear selection problem may either be a coincidence or its linked. I've attached a pic of what i think is a oil leak near the 'boot' of the selector shaft...Could this be oil from a hydraulic cylinder? Any help appreciated. Thanks
Front Discs Replacement On 2005 Ka
sparkywilliams replied to sparkywilliams's topic in Ford KA / StreetKA Clubprivate message me your email mate and i will try and help
Front Discs Replacement On 2005 Ka
sparkywilliams replied to sparkywilliams's topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubHi, Well i successfully fitted new discs and pads to my ka and i wanted to share some wisdom with anyone wanting to do it. Firstly,the disc may feel like it won't come off but provided you spray the gap between it and the hub with plenty of WD-40 and also behind the disc into the gap around the back recess you will eventually get it off.I used a rubber mallet and knocked it gently at all perimeters of the disc back and front,and gradually it broke its seal of rust and came off but i honestly thought it wasn't going to budge. Equally spray and let WD-40 penetrate into the caliper mounting bolts and make sure you use a 6 sided 13mm socket otheriwse you will round them off. The caliper sliding pins are set in two rubber mounts that are packed with grease,you need a 7 mm torx socket driver to loosen these.When you re-fit regrease them with some brake assembly grease or similar. Clean the mating surface where the new disc will go onto as you don't want any grit inbetween otherwise you won't get a good fit. Once you slide the caliper off put it on a box to keep it high and not strained on the brake hoses,then use a piston spreader tool and push the piston back in,check the reservoir to ensure the fluid does not rise alarmingly.Then fit the new pads and put it all back together again. I've included some snaps i took,including a pic of the old/new pads and the annoying spring that you have to wrestle with to get back on!. And just to add,after i changed the front discs & Pads we have had no occurences of the brake warning light coming on so i think there is some kind of sensor that detects when either is low.Either that or i have inadvertantly cleaned something. For others afflicted with this problem,it used to come on when going around corners,after braking,or going down hill but i seem to have sorted it soo far! Good luck to anyone doing this job,it's well worth it.
Ka Brake Hose Help
sparkywilliams replied to sparkywilliams's topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubThanks very much,it passed!! subsequently realised that sum dumbo has fitted the hose kinda upside down,the rubber surround should be below the latch and not above.
Front Discs Replacement On 2005 Ka
sparkywilliams posted a topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubI want to replace the front discs with new ones but there is a large nut,how do i remove disc and re-fit please? Do i just need a breaker bar with a socket on the end? Any help appreciated. She is also getting her brake warning light flickering when going down hills and cornering and i've opped up fluid to well above max,any ideas? it seems a common fault on these cars. Picture attached,thanks!!
Ka Brake Hose Help
sparkywilliams posted a topic in Ford KA / StreetKA ClubHi After fiting some wider alloys i have noticed the inside rim's have worn a slice into a bit of rubber that surround the front drivers side brake hose as the car has been driven on full lock. It hasn't gone into the hose itself but obviously i would like to replace as it would be likely to fail the MOT. I'd like to keep the alloys so can anyone recommend a solution i.e can i buy different brake hoses that are slimmer at that point? If you look closely its the thickness of the rubber mounting that is the problem. How have others got around this problem? The wheels are 15' and are quite chunky yet strangely the left hand wheel hasn't damaged the other wheels hoses. Any help would be appreciated. thanks


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I try to buy things that are original, but sometimes it's just not possible with a smaller budget. I also firmly believe that design should only live in the homes of those who can afford it. A lot of the high end pieces have borrowed elements from previous pieces as well. 1 agrees Reply Hmm, this one is a bit tricky. If I could afford the outrageous prices, then I would buy an original. But, being that I'm a fairly recent college grad with student loan debt up to here, it doesn't look like I would be able to afford it any time soon. Usually, I scour Goodwill or flea markets (or sometimes dumpster diving) for furniture pieces. Most are really sturdy pieces that just require a little TLC. The money goes to a local person or organization, its low cost and it saves a piece of furniture from being tossed away. =) Another place to check for furniture is an artist market like Etsy.com. There, you can buy original furniture, support a local (usually not famous) artist and not pay a small fortune for something. Just keep an eye out for the shipping costs. 1 agrees Reply I personally save for originals, it's sort of that sweet amazing reward after a long wait. I would rather wait and get "the real thing" than buy a bunch of copies that would clutter my space. It makes me more aware of the items I am putting in my space and how much room (and money) stuff really takes up. I've been eyeing up a Corbusier Chaise for years, and haven't had the money to buy one…so I continue to wait. And when I finally have the cash in hand, it will be so worth it and I know I will have the perfect space for it in my life and my house. I did get super super lucky this last Christmas when my inlaws happened on a molded fiberglass Eame's Rocker from the 70s that someone was selling on Kijiji for a decent price. 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I wouldn't really feel like I was paying for quality, but rather for an image… I guess in some ways copies to me feel more snobby to me than originals, you get quality with an original, you get image with a copy…. 2 agree Reply There are few things where I wouldn't consider actually making something similar myself. I might not get around to it, but then if I don't that kind of shows that I didn't want it enough to spend a huge amount on it in the first place. The other thing I do if I see a piece of clothing/shoes/furniture/whatever that really takes my fancy but which I can't afford is to figure out exactly what it is about it I like so much and try to look for alternatives based around that. I would say that it's perfectly reasonable to ask yourself if you will ever actually have the money for the original piece you want or if it's a pipe dream. If the latter is the case then I don't see the problem with buying a replica or "inspired by" item, since the original designer/manufacturer was never going to get your cash anyway. 13 agree Reply If someone wants to show me where I can buy knockoffs of anything in the Restoration Hardware catalog, I will send you an autographed picture of me setting my buying ethics on fire. 35 agree Reply Ana White's website has loads of plans for furniture "inspired by" Restoration Hardware pieces, you can build them yourself! 3 agree Reply Try looking at those discount-y furniture places that buy lots of furniture from all sorts of places and sells it. My brother-in-law's girlfriend works for The Dump and whenever they come over, she picks up my Restoration Hardware catalog and leafs through it saying "We've got that. And that. Yep, we've got that." Reply This article has perfect timing as I was just looking at a Wassily chair replica this morning. I would absolutely buy a replica, as long as it was a replica of high quality. I would love nothing more than to display an original in my house, but the price tags are nowhere near within range of my budget. In fact, the originals would far outshine the quality of my entire house. Unless I had the right type of home to display originals in as a piece of artwork, and I'm talking "Rum Diary" beach house living, I couldn't justify purchasing them. 4 agree Reply It depends on the copy, honestly. I would never buy a reproduction of an Eames lounge chair (unless it was second hand) because- let's face it- $900 is a lot of money to spend on something that won't last. I know $4500 is a LOT of money, but you're paying for quality. If you want to save money with that chair, go vintage. I did have a reproduction on an Eames molded plastic eiffel chair at one point, though. I only paid $75 for it- I could have bought a chair from IKEA for the same price! It wasn't great quality, but I knew that it was a temporary purchase. Sure enough, I sold the chair when I left that apartment. 2 agree Reply I've hardly paid more then $900 for a car let alone a chair. 8 agree Reply I haven't really faced this with furniture as all our stuff is second hand crap. But in general (most often with clothing) my rule is…. 1. Nothing with fake logos, or logos that aren't quite fake but are still meant to vaguely resemble a designer's logo 2. If I could realistically afford the designer's work (especially if it's a small designer and not, like, an international fashion house with stuff made in China) then I will opt for the real thing. If we're talking a $20,000 Chanel top vs a $50 knock-off… well, I won't buy either, because I ain't paying $50 for a shirt. But you get the jist. Most of the time I probably buy knock offs without even knowing that they are knock offs because I don't spend much time perusing stuff I can't afford even in my wildest dreams. 15 agree Reply My dear aunt, a very snob university teacher, had a copy of a Corbusier chair in her living room. She forgot one little detail: the people that will enter her house exclaiming "Oh dear, a Corbusier chair!" are exactly the same people that are going to be able to tell if it's an original or a cheaper replica. Sorry aunty, that was an epic fail. 🙂 That brings an honest question though, if you know can make the difference between a replica and a copy, should you feel like cheating when buying fakes? "I'm buying the copy and hope no one notice it!!" Or are you just being honest about the thing: "I know my mid-century modern designers, I love their design but I just can't afford it!" And there's always the clueless one who's actually the more honest of all: "I didn't knew what I was buying, but I effing love it!!" 11 agree Reply I this hits the nail on the head. If you want "oh, a designer chair" then you need to save up. If you're thinking "Hey that looks cool – HOLY CRAP MULTIPLE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!" then just buy something that looks similar. Expecting everyone who likes a designer's look to buy the original is like expecting every fantasy fan to like Tolkien. Some people just wanna read DragonLance. 14 agree Reply In memory, I've never coveted an item enough to consider purchasing a knock-off. And oh, I have coveted. But I honestly wouldn't even be able to be myself around a $4,500 chair. "Oh God, I'm holding a glass of water! *panic*" As far as my own personal stance on replicas, though… I've come across replica goods that were copies of pieces I wasn't familiar with. So naturally, I thought THEY were the original. And I think that would probably be my experience if I were looking for any piece of furniture I needed to add. I'd go looking in my price range. If I ran across a piece I knew to me a replica, I probably wouldn't buy it unless it was EXACTLY the thing I wanted. Most of the designer pieces I covet most aren't quite in line with my actual decor. 5 agree Reply Can someone please explain… If a chair design was invented 60+ years ago, and there have been 100,000 (or more) chairs sold, and the designer himself is long dead, how can they really justify charging so much? There is no way it really costs that much for the molded plastic or plywood to manufacture. I think it's just marketing exclusivity and snobbery. Makes me lean towards buying a copy, which could still be high quality at 1/5th the price. 11 agree Reply Most of the "original" designer items are produced only in small quantities with the original quality materials, generally very high quality materials. One of the few that is no longer like the original is actually the Eames Rocker which is now molded plastic (the original is molded fiberglass). It's about preserving quality, and preservation of quality becomes hard when you drop the cost. Material costs increase over the years (leather, steel, etc), designer prices will rise with inflation in order to cover costs and have some mark up for profit. Mass produced products where quality tends to be "normal" or "so-so" manufacturer's pull from the factory that gives them the cheapest product possible and they mark it up to garner the best profit they can. Most mass produced products can garner up to a 200% profit, because production costs are so low. Designer items profit margins are much lower, usually around 30-50%. It really isn't about marketing exclusivity or snobbery (or maybe I just feel that way as a designer, who knows?), its about preserving a legacy and creating a quality product that will stand up to any of the originals. 3 agree Reply I actually saw one of the original "original" Corbusier Lounge in Firminy, and it looked in remarkable good shape for a chair that was 80 years old. Obviously the leather was worn, and the stainless steel had its rust spots, but never the less it was in total working order. Intriguingly very little of Corb's architecture is in the same shape 😉 2 agree Reply Simple. Because people will pay that much. 😉 1 agrees Reply I have that lounge chair in the photo; mine is blue, and I scored it at my local Sally for 20 bucks. I bought it because it was old, sturdy, leather, and cheap, and because I needed to replace my old man's nasty recliner with something that did not belong in a toxic waste dump. I knew who Eames was, at the time, but was not familiar with that particular chair. My best friend saw it and started losing her mind over it, so we checked the manufacturer's label and discovered that it was made by a local furniture company at the same time Eames was making his lounge chair. It is an exact copy, including all the little details that you find listed to help you usually determine whether yours is an original or a copy. It's teak, heavily put together, sturdy, and was obviously expensive originally. Some of the buttons are missing, so I doubt I could sell it for 900 bucks, though I have seen the same chair, same manufacturer, worse condition offered online for 700 so you never know. Bottom line, it is still a perfectly functional, well built chair that we love and use and can probably keep using for a really long time because it was a quality piece to begin with. And, if it breaks, I'm out twenty bucks. Until then, it looks pretty classy in the living room next to my dumpster dived couch and all my weird junk. Modern copies, though, I don't know. When I was 20 I was thrilled to death to find a lady selling knock-off Vuitton bags on the side of the road. I paid a hefty 40 dollars for one and thought I was hot shit because honestly I'd never even SEEN a real Vuitton bag, much less lived anywhere near a place where you could purchase one. It lasted three months before it started falling apart, and I felt like an idiot spending that much money on something so poorly made just because it was supposed to look like something fancy. Obviously, had anyone in the general vicinity owned a real Vuitton bag, they would have been able to tell from 100 yards that mine was a Fooey Vuitton. If I'm going to spend that much money on something, I want it to last. If it looks like a designer piece but falls apart in a month I would have been better off spending less money on something better made instead of worrying about how it looks. If it's something that I love, that is well made and also a knock-off of a designer piece, I have no real qualms at all about buying it. 5 agree Reply I totally agree that there are different levels of quality in copies. I wish there was a guide to help us make the right choice! 1 agrees Reply I honestly had no idea there was such a world as designer/knock-off furniture. I learn toward, if you were never ever going to buy the original, then you're not actually a lost sale — you were never a sale. No harm, unless you count supporting the faker as harm. (And you might.) (And there is no way in hell I could personally justify $4500 on a chair — though I understand that everyone has different priorities & wants. We once spent $3000 to build a kick-ass computer, and I know that would make some people just shit.) 9 agree Reply Here's an amazon vendor that specializes in replicas: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_home-garden?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Lexington%20Modern&node=1055398 And here's a website listing many classic mid-century modern design and their designers: http://www.findmetheoriginal.com/designers Happy shopping! 🙂 Julie 2 agree Reply No, but not because I care that much (to be honest, I don't), but because I don't follow design. I don't buy clothing knockoffs because I don't care about clothing enough to know what the latest fashions are. Same with furniture. If I did care, I wouldn't buy a direct knockoff, especially if it were a new design by a still-living designer. It'd feel icky to me to actively take away from their livelihood. For older designs, and dead/retired designers, I don't have the same moral qualms: I don't feel the need to put money in the pockets of a company that owns the rights to a design when the designer him/herself is not involved. I care about awarding good artistry to the artists. I do not care about the profits of someone who buys the rights to a design. If I did care I'd feel OK buying "inspired by" items (like H&M but with furniture). Such a huge part of art is inspiration that it's not fair to say that no design that even LOOKS like yours may be sold. If no "inspired by" pieces exist, only cheap copies or expensive originals, I wouldn't buy at all, even if I cared, because I choose not to spend my income on designer furniture. I feel similarly about media, by the way. I care about awarding artists for their work, but I do not care one whit about record labels or even publishing houses. My job is not to make them money, my job as a consumer is to award an artist for their work. I do not accept DRM. I pay for my music, but I remove DRM once I get it, because in my view, I paid for it, so I own it, and nobody gets to attach their electronic fingers to it and retain some rights over something I purchased. In good faith, I don't rampantly spread illegal copies on file sharing sites. I will give copies to friends, but people have been doing that since tape recorders existed and record labels were OK with it then, so they can deal with it now. 4 agree Reply Umm…I can't even afford the knock-offs. I can't afford new furniture from the store, even if they aren't high design. I buy used and fix it up the best I can, and ignore what is in fashion because otherwise I'll just be upset about what I can't have. 8 agree Reply I guess, also, when I look at most designer furniture…eh. It's nice and all, but generally not special or unique enough to be worth several thousand dollars to me. The pieces in the photo are good examples. Sure, I can see the difference, but even though I don't dispute the far higher quality and better look of the designer original, it's not unique or special. It looks like some typical, forgettable furniture. Why would I spend thousands of dollars on something that is not remarkable-looking or memorable (to me)? But, well, I don't buy knockoffs because they're even more unremarkable. With the photo up top, honestly, I see the similarities, but I don't feel that the similarities are enough to constitute artist's right. The artist didn't come up with the idea of an ottoman shaped like that or a black leather recliner in roughly that shape. They built on an existing idea. Others are free to take that existing idea and also build on it. That said, in good faith I don't buy things that don't pass the squint test – if it's clearly a copy rather than a similar looking inspiration, I will pass it by. I won't buy the original either, though. Not that I can even tell what's designer and what's not… It's not quite the same as a painting, where the artists produces one, and if they sell it, they sell it. They may sell prints, or not, but there's only one original painting. With furniture, they create the design and then manufacture thousands. 1 agrees Reply Between the cats, a dog, and a baby, buying designer furniture would be a complete waste of my money. Any furniture I bring into my house will be covered in animal hair, scratches, and puke within a year. 4 agree Reply I would say I'm anti-replicas, for pretty much any kind of product, because I value authenticity and originality. Instead of buying a copy, I'd look for something in my price range that wasn't a copy, that I could like and enjoy and value for its own properties, and not for imitating someone else's ideas. This might be because I'm OCD, because I know I'd be locating and focusing on every little flaw that didn't match up to the original. 1 agrees Reply Inspiration vs immitation is the key for me. And specifically for furniture, comfort. If you're trying to immitate down to the buttons and logos – I feel a little shady even considering it. But if you're inspired by a designer piece, and turn out a similar product, that functions well, and is in my price range – I would definitely not have an issue. 1 agrees Reply Absolutely I would buy a replica. If it's a design and a price point I like, why wouldn't I? Designer stuff is hot shit and earns it's cache by either being first to the market with something innovative, or by enduring long after the replicas have self-destructed. It's not unusual for a designer item, like an Eames chair, to achieve both of those things. To use the handbag example: I love the Hermes Birkin bag. But there is no way I will ever be able to justify spending that much on a purse. But I'll buy a good quality bag that's clearly inspired by the real thing. Something that imitates the clean lines and bright colors. Not a knockoff – something that is trying to pass itself off as a real Hermes. Knockoffs are cheaply made and not worth what you pay for them. Also, they don't fool anybody. 3 agree Reply My stepsister has a replica Birkin Bag, that looks very authentic, to a non-expert such as myself. The thing is, I know never in a million years could she afford one, much less get her hands on one – so it's clearly not a real one. Reply I am the one who would inadvertently buy a knock-off. I really don't follow design or fashion, so unless it explicitly states it's a reproduction or inspired by someone (and I mean in big, bold letters that are impossible to miss) I probably on't have a clue. I do research products before buys, but generally only to look at reviews and check for chemicals. 1 agrees Reply I know so very little about designers when it comes to furniture and home decor, that I haven't come up against this problem. I think it would really depend. If it wasn't absolutely ridiculously expensive (which is how I would classify a $4,500 chair), and I thought it was a good investment piece (something I will keep forever and will last, not only structurally but design-wise) then yes I would spend the money, but I am a bargain hunter at heart and if I can't justify the price I would definitely just walk away. I don't know that I would try to find a copy, though. Reply There was a great Ted talk about copyright law in relation to fashion, that goes into knock-offs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL2FOrx41N0 The combination of watching that, reading "Factory Girls", being cheap, and lusting after a black market handbag in Chinatown,not buying it because it was a knock-of, then seeing Target have a version of it 6 months later made me feel not bad about shopping for a handbag in Chinatown, rather than buying one at say Macy's. That said I don't think I would ever spend $4,500 on an Eames chair. Even if I had that sort of cash. I might consider a high end computer chair since that is where my a$$ spends a good deal of time. Reply I LOVE chairs. I mean LOVE LOVE LOVE them. As in if I were to get a tattoo it would probably be a Barcelona Chair. Then I'd get an Eames Rocker, and so on… but I am so beyond broke. The Boyfriend is in a similar position, but he has one of those things that pays weekly? Last Christmas he bought me a knock off Eames Rockers for $115 when the Herman Miller version costs $550. So, for us this is the right choice, but one day we will have us a 100% Barcelona Chair. Reply My eyes usually is the key when buying stuff online. But by standards, I make sure I am buying from a trust-worthy store that will give me high quality at affordable price. I am not very particular with brands of furniture but when it comes to bags or accessories my usual hangout will be poshmoda. Reply I agree with you that if I had a cool mill in the bank I'd buy a real Eames chair no problem. But since I would rather spend the extra $4K on, say, food and clothing, I ended up buying a replica on masonglass.com for $900 and free shipping. From the look of it, I could've saved a lot of money by looking at garage sales, but who (except for one commenter above) ever sees something that nice at a garage sale? Reply Join the conversation Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published. 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A prominent corner in Mount Pleasant is about to lose its anchor retail tenant, opening up the site for redevelopment.
The long-standing Kmart at Johnnie Dodds Boulevard and Bowman Road is closing.
The 87,000-square-foot retail store will begin its liquidation sale Oct. 27, Sears Holdings spokesman Howard Riefs said Wednesday. Kmart is part of Chicago-based Sears Holdings.
No closing date has been set, he said.
"Store closures are part of a series of actions we're taking to reduce ongoing expenses, adjust our asset base and accelerate the transformation of our business model," Riefs said.
The store opened in November 1978, but its sales have suffered in recent years as competitors entered and expanded in the town. Walmart, for example, has two larger stores with full-service grocery sections farther up U.S. Highway 17, including one that's less than a mile away.
The Kmart employs 43 workers, who can apply for positions at other Kmart and Sears stores.
The retailer, part of a 131,000-square-foot shopping center off Bowman Road, is owned by Daniel Island-based Grove Property Fund LLC, which bought the 17-acre site in 2011 for $5.5 million with other partners.
The shopping center also includes a Little Caesars Pizza and Dollar General store, but it has large empty spaces as well, including a fitness center that went dark in 2009.
A Grove Property Fund representative said the property will be redeveloped into a mix of uses, including retail. No formal redevelopment plan is in place.
"The property is ripe for development and offers the opportunity to attract national retailers to the difficult-to-enter Mount Pleasant market," according to a description of the site on Grove Property Fund's website.
The owner projected the shopping center will see new stores in 2015. It said several prospects have expressed interest in the site, which sits in the middle of one of the highest-income markets in the Charleston area.
Little Caesars Pizza and the Dollar General store hold leases and could be incorporated in redevelopment plans, Grove Property Fund said.
A key hurdle in the past to the property being sold was that Kmart had the option to extend its lease eight times, each for a period of five years.
The property owner said it has worked out an arrangement with Kmart on the lease that allowed the store to close and the property to be redeveloped. Kmart has three other stores in the Lowcountry: in West Ashley on Savannah Highway, in North Charleston on Rivers Avenue and near Summerville on Ladson Road.
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Although we were only on the roads the scenery in the area is fantastic, i look forward to a little lanIng trip up there especially if some more of the lanes are open
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By Joseph Ax
NEW YORK (Reuters) - James Ujaama thought he had found the perfect place to set up a jihadist training camp: a quiet ranch situated in a rural section of Oregon.
"The land that we spoke of is about 160 acres and looks just like Afghanistan," Ujaama wrote in a fax in 1999 to his mentor, imam Abu Hamza al-Masri of the Finsbury Park mosque in London. He added that Oregon was a "pro-militia and fire-arms state" where it would be easy to stockpile weapons for combat training.
Ujaama testified on Wednesday at Abu Hamza's trial in New York that a few weeks after that fax, two men arrived from the United Kingdom, saying they were sent by Abu Hamza to instruct recruits at the camp.
U.S. prosecutors hope those details will help convince a federal jury that the preacher is guilty of trying to set up the camp to aid al Qaeda. The charges against him carry a potential life sentence.
The one-eyed, handless Abu Hamza, 56, is also accused of supporting al Qaeda in Afghanistan and of providing assistance to militants who kidnapped 16 Western tourists in Yemen in 1998. Four of the hostages were killed during a rescue operation.
His lawyers have argued that Abu Hamza used inflammatory rhetoric but did not commit any crimes.
Ujaama, who pleaded guilty in 2003 to conspiring to aid the Taliban, appeared as part of a cooperation deal with prosecutors and is expected to remain on the witness stand for several days.
As a former associate of Abu Hamza, Ujaama is a key government witness. His testimony is expected to cover not only Oregon but the allegation that Abu Hamza sent a man to Afghanistan to receive military training with al Qaeda.
Ujaama said he first met the fiery preacher in London in 1998, shortly after returning from a trip to Afghanistan to attend training camps. The two men discussed Islamic teachings over tea and cookies at Abu Hamza's second-floor office at the Finsbury Park mosque, Ujaama said.
"I walked away from that meeting very impressed with Sheikh Abu Hamza," said Ujaama.
Soon after, Ujaama was working for Abu Hamza, writing and publishing articles online for an organization called Supporters of Sharia run by the preacher. One piece was entitled "A Declaration of War" that summarized Osama bin Laden's call to take up arms against the United States, Ujaama said.
"Was Abu Hamza overseeing you when you posted this statement?" asked Assistant U.S. Attorney John Cronan.
"Yes, he was," Ujaama replied.
He told jurors that Abu Hamza viewed violence as necessary in order to defend Muslim lives and honor and that he saw physical training for jihad as an obligation for all Muslim men.
In 1999, Ujaama said, the two men arrived in Oregon from the United Kingdom and were disappointed to find that Ujaama's camp did not have many weapons or recruits. Ujaama said he was threatened by one of the men, Oussama Kassir, who claimed to be a former bodyguard for Osama bin Laden.
In the coming days, Ujaama is also expected to testify that Abu Hamza ordered him in 2000 to take another man, Feroz Abbasi, to Afghanistan to seek out training with al Qaeda.
The Egyptian-born Abu Hamza lost his hands and one eye in Afghanistan in the 1980s. He was convicted in the United Kingdom in 2006 of inciting followers to violence and served six years in prison before his extradition to the United States in 2012.
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Buddy Ray Perry was born March 1, 1947 in Palestine, Texas, to J.J. and Eula Perry. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m.–4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, at Johnson's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Bob Budewig and the Rev. Randall Wehmeyer officiating.


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Abstract:Macromolecular Crystallization in Microfluidics for the International Space Station
At NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, we have begun the development of scientific hardware for macromolecular crystallization on the International Space Station (ISS). The Iterative Biological Crystallization (IBC) project will seek to improve in many aspects, the manner in which macromolecular crystal growth research is conducted in space. One of the current drawbacks for researchers is that they are limited to testing solution recipes that were pre-mixed on the ground just prior to launch, thereby limiting the odds for success that are usually gained by iterative processing. The proposed hardware will be fully automated and conduct solution mixing and dispensing, and imaging functions via remote commanding from researchers on the ground. IBC also hopes to improve the access and frequency of access to space for experimentation. The IBC hardware aims to reduce experiment turn-around time from a minimum of 6 months, to just days. Utilizing the newly evolving microfluidic technology, IBC will allow for on orbit iterations (3 to 12) over a three-month period for a minimum of 10 separate investigators. The microfluidics LabChip® devices that we have developed and are testing, in collaboration with Caliper Technologies Corp. of Mountain View, CA, will greatly benefit researchers by allowing for precise fluid handling of nano-pico liter sized volumes (critical when sample materials are costly). Other advantages include safe containment of fluids, accurate mixing of minute volumes that vary in solution viscosity, minimization of bubble formation, high reproducibility, and increased number of samples. The nano-technology offers a significant reduction in mass and volume and is amenable to automation, thus rendering it uniquely suited for use on the ISS. With the promise of potentially larger and better ordered crystals grown in microgravity, science will have a tool to make the break-throughs needed in medicine.
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WASHINGTON (CBS DC) – In the third installment of his 52-week sermon series, Nation of Islam leader, Minister Louis Farrakhan, ridiculed the "volatile" American right to own weapons.
On Sunday, Farrakhan continued "The Time and What Must Be Done" sermon series by stating that Americans are increasingly angry at the government, and are simultaneously preparing themselves for war. Farrakhan went on to say that the Second Amendment has little relevance in modern society, stating that the constitutional right to bear arms is outdated.
Farrakhan served as the minister of major mosques in Boston and Harlem, and was appointed by the longtime Nation of Islam leader, Elijah Muhammad, before his death in 1975, as the National Representative of the Nation of Islam.


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